A leading client in the Rail Industry is recruiting for a Design Manager to work on a long-term contract basis, based in Birmingham. Excellent rates available.

As Design Manager you will: * be the responsible for the quality of design with particular emphasis on ensuring designs are developed in accordance with requirements and the Design Vision and championing good design; * capture lessons learnt from the previous phases and other best practice form across the wider industry; * co-chair the Engineering Cross Consultancy Meeting (with the Civil Engineering Manager); * jointly act as risk champion with the Civil Engineering Manager; * be responsible for overseeing the consistent delivery * be responsible for overseeing the consistent delivery of designs * lead the area teams in the definition of design scope, including required investigations etc; * oversee the integration of design interfaces * regularly report on progress, issues and programme on all of the above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERTISE * Broad expertise in developing multi-disciplinary designs in a rail environment. * Degree qualified Chartered Engineer with a demonstrable track record of succeeding in a similar role on a major rail or infrastructure project in a multi-disciplinary design and delivery environment. * Comprehensive understanding of engineering / design matters, reporting and associated risk management.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES * Strong communication and influencing skills. * Excellent inter-personal skills with proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplined management team. * Proven ability to organise and plan in order to meet project deadlines. * Willingness to travel to meetings outside the normal place of work. * The individual should be willing to work flexible hours in order to meet project deadlines.